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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1934
Page
5
Corrected prices show wheat No 1 74 and No 2 73, corn No 2 47, mixed 2 48, white 48, yellow 48, dairy cream and butter values noted, small adjustments listed in the Thursday market table. No clear events or persons identified beyond commodity quotes.
In Paris France more than 100 daily newspapers are issued signaling a vibrant press scene. The figure highlights diverse media output with titles across politics culture and business sectors in the capital.
A community notices a concert by the Odell band scheduled for Saturday night at 8:30 in the city park. Also a birth announcement: Ina Roelfs Freitag, a daughter born June 20, 1934 to Mr and Mrs Carl Freitag.
Joseph Robbins of Pawtucket R L received a three months jail term after locking his wife inside a cemetery vault. The judgment details the incident and quotes the court’s ruling on unlawful confinement and threats.
Mrs L C Soldan and two Detroit children visited Joe Nicholson and family in Hebron for the fourth. Mrs Soldan is Joe Nicholson’s sister, joining Mr and Mrs Wm Nicholson of Hebron for the holiday gathering.
Mrs. Maude Nuquist of Osceola has filed as a Democratic candidate for governor of Nebraska. Roy L. Cockron, the state engineer, is also a Democratic candidate for governor.
A blistering spell across the city pushes thermometers into the triple digits. Local readings reach 110 to 114 degrees with a notable 105 degree mark recorded at a residence at seven o clock on July 4th.
A speaker argues that the country has a kind of dictatorial or ship in effect by choice, urging measurement against other nations to feel gratitude and denying that heads are rolling.
Ralph Beckwith traveled to Omaha Sunday with his uncle Paul Beckwith who came from the city to visit family in the area. Reports indicate Ralph has accepted a job with a Safeway store.
Geo. W. Arnold and his son Merle stopped at the office on Wednesday en route to Steele City to celebrate and meet voters. Arnold is a leading candidate for county treasurer.
Home team Steele City girls defeated Diller girls 18 to 11 on the local grounds Tuesday evening. Local Steele City boys beat Diller boys 12 to 9 in the same event drawing a large crowd.
Mr and Mrs Ben Behrends Mr and Mrs Wm Behrends and Mrs Katherine Frerichs attend the funeral of Henry Fiene in Fairbury Friday. Fiene died in California and his body was shipped to Fairbury for the service.
Fern proposes a thrifty approach by buying five acres of ice and using a special water pail to create a cool refreshing drink all day, contrasting with others who spend small amounts frequently on beer.
Mr and Mrs Charles E Wag goner were business visitors at Odell and Beatrice last Friday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Gus Fintell of Hardy Nebr were Sunday guests at the home of Mrs Fintell’s parents Mr and Mrs Herman Sasse.
Albert Hubka unloads his last bale of wheat in town on Tuesday evening at 16 30 then stops uptown to sign a yearly subscription.
Mrs Susie Hyde, who had assisted Mrs Vernon D Hill, had to return home to Fairbury due to illness last week. Her duties are being filled temporarily by Miss Marcella Stetken of Hebron.
Helen O Loock executrix conveyed the 40 acre tract two miles south of town to Henry Ahrends for 1885 dollars.
Automobile radios could pick up weather reports from Department of Commerce aeronautical stations to give motorists advance notice of road conditions ahead. The proposal envisions using in-car receivers to improve driving safety and awareness of approaching weather events.
The funeral for Mrs. O. W Griffing wife of a veteran brick mason was held at the Endicott Methodist church on Sunday. The remains were then taken to Table Rock their former home where services and interment followed.
Mr Carl Glathar of Elmwood Nebraska visited his brother William Glathar five miles southwest of Diller on a Saturday. The pair joined William Glathar Jr and Harry Thompson for a Sunday return after a brief business trip to Alma Nebraska.
Odell's crack ball squad traveled to Fairbury last Thursday to play the Fairbury Independents. The crowd clung to a rough estimate of the score with Odell prevailing by about 13 runs, 19 to 6. The locals doubt any ordinary team could handle Odell's players.
An exchange reports a Chapman farmer near Grand Island marketed wheat from thirty acres. He earned 72 cents per bushel, weighed 54 pounds per bushel, and received 34 68 in cash plus six sacks of flour for his share after paying 5.50 for threshing.
The editors recount a Friday trip to Beatrice and Fairbury visiting the Hirsch home before returning home. They contrast P. W. F. highway quality in Gage county, described as broad and smooth, with the Jefferson county stretch that is narrow and rough.
Mr and Mrs Harry Fisher of Beatrice spent Sunday at the home of his father Geo Fisher.
A provocative remark in the Fairbury Journal suggests nudist colonies may coexist for a few generations but evolutionary forces could eventually yield a fur bearing human race.
William Rahe Jr of Jansen Nebraska filed last Friday for County Commissioner District 1 on the Republican ticket. He lives near Hardine, a German farmer born and raised in Jefferson County. He is the third candidate to file for the office.
Kiwanis Club plans a novelty donkey baseball event at Fairbury on July 14 and 15 under floodlights. Only pitcher and catcher toss. others ride mules to deliver or reach bases. Rotanans toface Kiwanis in this quirky show.
A small elm transplanted less than fifty years ago near the Farmers elevator office now shades the grain office in Diller. Col Ragan is believed to have planted it when he owned the elevator. The tree’s canopy spans about 70 feet with a trunk circumference 8 feet 2 inches, making the grain office one of the town’s coolest spots.
City Library announces new arrivals across adults and youth sections. Notable titles include Rock Garden Wilder Messages of Music Brenner Harriers Choice Abbott Man in Willow Ranch Bindless The Way Out Hough Unchartered Seas Loring Autocrat Bell Radiant Years Carfrae Watchers of the Plains Cullum Captain Archer's Daughter Deland Forbidden Valle Sasqueringtry Sampson Spauno of the North Willoughby Lazaro in the Pueblo Cannon Tiger Trails in Burma Miller Boy with U S Mail Wheeler Tony of Italy Brandus Little Indian Cory Juvenile titles include Bible Reader Books Faris True Bear Stories Miller Raggedoes Wishes Graelle White Otter Cory Story Book of Poet Petersham Story Book of Clothes Petersham.
The Beattie band of about thirty pieces performed a one hour concert at Diller city park last Saturday under Mr Ingalsbe. The group is younger than the local band and drew strong turnout with applause. After the program they enjoyed refreshments at Boxs cafe and watched a Kitten Ball game between Odell and Diller. The Diller band plans a July 19 trip to Beattie and Odell will play at the park next Saturday.
Former Nebraska senator Axtell of Fairbury has filed to take over the land commissioner role previously held by Conklin. The move signals a bid to lead the state land office with Axtell’s background in policy and public service.
The picnic committee invites bids for a platform dance on August 15 and 16. Bids must be filed with the secretary by 8 p.m. July 7, 1984, and include a $1000 certified check. The committee may reject any or all bids. W. E. Anderson, Secretary.
Lincoln Star subscription plea outlines mail rates for Nebraska and North Kansas, detailing three months 81 25 daily and 150 with Sunday, one year 4.00 daily with Sunday 35 00. It stresses the paper’s value and urges readers to order now.
The Hog allotment committee aims to cut hog figures within 10 percent of the county quota and finalize contracts with early payment riders to send to Washington. Jefferson county's corn hog contracts signed with riders total about 95 percent, with adjustments offset in later installments. Initial benefit payments based on 15 cents per bushel of corn and 200 dollars per hog head are projected to total around 158 thousand dollars once all contracts are signed, with additional 15 cents per bushel and 3 dollars per hog later on.
Steele City hosted a large Fourth of July with Shallenberger and gubernatorial candidate Dwight Griewald speaking in the afternoon and evening respectively. The event featured base ball, softball, a platform dance, a Steele City Band, and a parade, drawing many Jefferson county residents and lists numerous attendees and families from Diller and area.
A playful line notes the conductor’s skill in directing crowds and guiding people to their destinations, highlighting transportation etiquette and civic respect in public transit.
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